{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Helix AI & Medical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9590275,"projectId":9891892,"letterContent":"Our dance team is absolutely thrilled about the Santa hats, jingle bells, and new speaker that will transform our Christmas performances next school year! When I first showed the girls these festive props, their excitement was contagious – they immediately started brainstorming choreography ideas and discussing how we could incorporate the jingle bells into our routines. Having quality sound equipment means we can finally practice and perform with crystal-clear music, allowing the girls to stay perfectly in sync and showcase their hard work with professional-level audio quality.\r\n\r\nThese materials will be essential for our upcoming holiday performances throughout the Christmas season. The jingle bells will add that perfect festive touch to our winter routines, creating an auditory element that will captivate our audiences at school assemblies, community events, and holiday showcases. The reliable speaker ensures that whether we're performing in the gymnasium, auditorium, or outdoor venues, our music will be heard clearly by every audience member. My dancers are already planning how to use the props to create memorable moments that will bring joy to families and spread Christmas cheer throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nNext Steps: We're planning to develop multiple holiday-themed routines that incorporate all these elements, and the girls are excited to help choreograph pieces that highlight both their technical skills and the festive spirit these materials will bring. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for making it possible to give these talented young women the tools they need to shine during the most magical time of the year – your generosity will create memories that will last a lifetime!","fullyFundedDate":1772301777009,"projectUrl":"project/the-dazzling-mavericks-dance-team/9891892/","projectTitle":"The Dazzling Mavericks Dance Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zachary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590275_orig.jpg?crop=1117,1117,x124,y438&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754854192397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590275"},{"teacherId":9590275,"projectId":9891817,"letterContent":"Our new classroom materials have completely transformed how we approach learning and assessment preparation! The storage drawers have been a game-changer for classroom organization – each student now has their own designated space for materials, and we've created specific drawers for different subjects and activities. This organizational system has eliminated the chaos of searching for supplies and allows us to transition seamlessly between lessons. When my students first saw the new setup, their eyes lit up with excitement! They immediately began exploring their individual spaces and asking questions about how we'd use everything. The sense of ownership and pride they felt was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been particularly valuable for our iReady testing preparation. The new organized system allows students to quickly grab what they need without disrupting others, creating a calm and focused testing environment. Students have commented on how much more confident they feel knowing exactly where to find their materials and having everything at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nNext Steps: We're planning to expand our organizational system to include collaborative project bins and create student-led \"resource managers\" who help maintain our classroom systems. Our upcoming unit on data analysis will make full use of these materials as students collect, organize, and present their findings using the tools now readily available in our perfectly organized learning space. Once again, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767891993259,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-middle-of-the-year-testin/9891817/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for Middle of the Year Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zachary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590275_orig.jpg?crop=1117,1117,x124,y438&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754854192397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590275"},{"teacherId":10138431,"projectId":9546305,"letterContent":"The new books have helped us introduce important reading skills like identifying the main idea, making inferences, learning new vocabulary, and understanding characters' feelings and actions. Students are practicing asking questions while they read, finding evidence in the text, and sharing their thinking with partners. Reading in our classroom looks busy and joyful. Students curl up with books during independent reading, meet in small groups to discuss stories, and use sticky notes and journals to record their thoughts. We also spend time reading aloud together, which gives everyone a chance to hear fluent reading and talk about what the story means.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new books, particularly those who were once hesitant readers. Some now rush to the library corner each morning, eager to start a new story, while others proudly recommend favorites to classmates. One student who struggled with confidence now volunteers to read aloud, and another has started writing about characters she loves in her journal. It's been wonderful to watch students connect with the stories, grow their reading skills, and discover that books can be both fun and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1763576305858,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9546305/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abdul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10138431"},{"teacherId":10095132,"projectId":9503030,"letterContent":"I appreciate all you have done to help make my classroom a home away from home for my sweet students. I have been able to provide our weekly newsletters, amongst so many other resources, to my students with the printer you have so graciously donated. I have also utilized this printer to it's full advantages for a colorful classroom filled with useful anchor charts. \r\n\r\nMy paper cutter, laminator, and its sleeves are very useful for ensuring protected anchor charts will last for years to come.\r\n\r\nMy printer cart helps me to stay organized in my area which helps promote student success in the classroom. \r\n\r\nLastly, my lamp and bookends have helped me create a peaceful space for my students to enjoy their reading time","fullyFundedDate":1754158942083,"projectUrl":"project/starting-from-scratch-with-ms-caitlin/9503030/","projectTitle":"Starting from Scratch with Ms. Caitlin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caitlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753567338984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095132"},{"teacherId":9590275,"projectId":9565204,"letterContent":"We've integrated the new resources across daily math lessons and project work: students use the platform for quick formative checks, interactive problem sets, and to create multimedia explanations of their reasoning. Recently my fifth‑grade class completed a unit on fractions where groups used the tools to model problems with virtual manipulatives, record step‑by‑step video explanations, and compile class data on which strategies worked best. The donated 15‑drawer storage unit has been invaluable for organizing student work—exit tickets, manipulatives, and printed problem sets—so I can quickly pull examples during mini‑lessons and students can find materials during stations.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they were thrilled — many likened the activities to games and immediately began experimenting with features like dynamic number lines and fraction sliders. The snacks donors provided made the launch day feel celebratory and helped sustain focus during a longer workshop where students rotated through tech stations and paper practice. That excitement translated into deeper participation: students who usually avoid math volunteered to record explanations, and peers used the shared work to compare methods and give constructive feedback.\r\n\r\nNext we'll move from guided practice to student‑led demonstrations and assessment for learning. Groups will polish their fraction explanation videos, assemble a portfolio of solved problems in the storage drawers, and prepare short lessons to teach younger classes how to use the manipulatives. We'll also use platform data to target small‑group instruction and plan a parent night where students showcase their work and explain strategies. 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